Ace and Anxious

Short film, 2017. Written and directed by Bri Castellini

An award-winning comedy film about asexuality, anxiety, and questionable Craigslist posts. Officially 160k+ views on YouTube.

Previously also available on the LGBT+ streaming service Revry.

About

Emma, an asexual graphic designer with generalized anxiety disorder, learns of the stress-relieving properties of sex. She decides to place a “FREE SEX!” ad on Craigslist to test whether or not having sex will be a more cost-effective cure for her anxiety than medication and therapy.

Cast and Crew

See full credits on IMDb.

Main cast:

Dana Shiree| “Emma”
Colin Hinckley | “Kevin”
Rachel Casparian | “Jenny”

Main crew:

Produced, written, directed, and edited by Bri Castellini
Producer and Director of Photography: Brandon Smalls

Awards

• “Best No Budget Short Film”- Wales International Film Festival, 2017
• “Best Comedy”- Women’s Only Entertainment Film Festival, 2017
• “Best Short Screenplay”- London Indie Fest, 2017
• “Best Short Screenplay”- New York Short Film and Screenplay Competition, 2016

Selected Stills

Press

Robbie Ruviews: “Ace & Anxious” Short Film [Video] Review (April 6th, 2018)

B-Movie Bros: “Interview with Bri Castellini (Ace and Anxious)” (June 19, 2017)

The Daily Fandom: “‘Ace and Anxious’ Film Explores Asexuals’ Options When Dealing With Anxiety Disorders” (June 12, 2017)

The Savvy Screener: “SLIFF’s Top Shorts” (June 6, 2017)

TV Writer: “Indie Video- Ace and Anxious” (June 7, 2017)

Carro di Buoi: “Ace and anxious: a short sull’asessualità” (July 7, 2017)